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Figure 3

From: The Louvre Crucifix by Giotto – Unveiling the original decoration by 2D-XRF, X-ray radiography, Emissiography and SEM-EDX analysis

Figure 3

Optical micrograph of the cross-section from the gold leaf in the decorated side fields. The dotted red line figures the interface between the original layers and the repaint. gesso ground (1) red bole (2), Zwischgold leaf (3), thin organic layer (4), orange gilding mordant containing chrome yellow (5), 19th gold leaf (6) and top varnish (7). (© C2RMF Myriam Eveno).

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